This 1 money-saving tactic is wildly popular in America — but it’s becoming an illusion to make you spend more. Here’s why ‘spaving’ could be costing you thousands
Collecting loyalty points such as frequent flyer miles and credit card rewards can help you net a variety of perks, from free products to exclusive discounts to premium member tiers. But in many cases, the value of loyalty points is diminishing, making it harder to reach those goals. And that’s led to “spaving,” which could […]
Can you pay CRA taxes with a credit card in 2025? Fees, risks, and better options explained
If you owe the taxman money this year, paying on time is the best way to avoid penalties and interest. As Canada’s tax law administrator, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) makes it easy to pay your taxes in a number of different ways — including by swiping your credit card. If you’re thinking about using […]
Famed economist Larry Summers sounds economic alarm bells on Trump’s trade war — 3 ways to help protect yourself in 2025
We adhere to strict standards of editorial integrity to help you make decisions with confidence. Some or all links contained within this article are paid links. Headline inflation has eased in the U.S., but according to economist and former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers, soaring prices may persist amid President Donald Trump’s tariff plans. “Developments in […]
‘I get euphoric’: Warren Buffett once said he ‘loves it’ when the US stock market does this one thing — and highlights a ‘huge advantage’
We adhere to strict standards of editorial integrity to help you make decisions with confidence. Some or all links contained within this article are paid links. In the wake of President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariff announcements markets have see-sawed as investors try to find their footing — but depending on your investment perspective this might […]
NYC parking enforcement dunned Long Island man for $1,000 over an illegally parked truck he no longer owns. What happened and how to dispute unfair parking tickets
Long Island resident Hector Colon rarely goes into Manhattan, so he was surprised to get multiple New York City parking tickets and notices adding up to $1,000. Colon told CBS News the truck involved did once belong to him, but that he’d sold it to someone else. New York State’s Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) […]
‘Clearly a humanitarian crisis’: Dozens of RVs being removed from California homeless encampment after years of residents complaining — but advocates argue the solution may not be sustainable
In 2024, Los Angeles County’s homeless population reached about 75,000, according to the city’s Homeless Services Authority. Now, efforts are underway to remove dozens of RVs in the East Gardena-West Rancho Dominguez area of LA County. For years, residents have been complaining about an influx of trailers that has created overcrowding in the area, claiming […]
‘Any reduction in federal Medicaid spending would leave states with tough choices’: Musk’s taking the chainsaw to federal budget has experts sounding the alarm
Musician Cat Stevens (Yusuf) once ruefully sang that the first cut is the deepest, which explains why many Americans are bracing themselves for the fallout of Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE) cutting of the federal budget. The world’s richest man wants to cut $1 trillion from the federal budget. In a […]
My wife and I just closed on our dream home — only to realize after all the bills are paid, we’re left with $200/month while she’s on mat leave. We have $80K in savings, but is it enough?
Picture this: A young couple has just closed on their dream home. They’re debt-free and have $80,000 in savings. The wife is on maternity leave, and after crunching the numbers, they realize they’ll have just $200 left over each month after paying their bills. It’s a classic case of being house poor — a financial […]
‘There’s a huge percentage of the US population that isn’t getting access to these medications’: Novo Nordisk makes game-changing $2 billion deal for new obesity drug
Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk — best known for its blockbuster weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy — has signed a $2 billion deal to acquire the global rights to an experimental obesity treatment from China’s United Bio-Technology (Hengqin) Co. The March 24 agreement includes milestone payments of up to $1.8 billion, plus tiered royalties. Don’t […]
‘Denied. Denied. Denied’: This Florida woman’s insurer didn’t pay a $150K bill for ‘medically necessary’ surgery — after telling her they would. Here’s how the provider’s story changed
After undergoing a medically necessary surgery on her colon, Madeline Rogers of Zephyrhills, northeast of Tampa, was shocked to discover that she was stuck with a $150,000 bill due to a denied insurance claim. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? Don’t panic. Here are […]